What is the range of the all-electric SUV ID3?
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ID3 has a range of around 400 kilometers. Introduction to ID3: The ID3 is equipped with a 57.3 kWh ternary lithium battery, with a comprehensive range of 430 kilometers according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The ID3 is a model built on the MEB pure electric vehicle platform, and it certainly won't have a range of less than 300 kilometers like the previously announced Volkswagen Lavida/Golf/Bora pure electric models. ID3 powertrain configuration: The ID3 allows for a more flexible layout of the power lithium battery without affecting the driving quality and handling of the vehicle body. With only three different battery capacities of 45kWh, 58kWh, and 77kWh, it can achieve comprehensive ranges of 330km, 420km, and 550km under WLTP conditions. The power lithium battery is sourced from Ganfeng Lithium.
I've been driving this ID.3 for almost a year now, and the range is quite reliable. The official CLTC rating is 450 km, but in real-world city driving with AC and music on, it achieves around 380 km. The range drops faster during highway cruising, roughly to about 80% of the rated range. The car supports 100kW fast charging, allowing a charge from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes—enough time for a meal to top up 200 km of range. For daily commuting, charging once a week is sufficient, but for long trips, it's advisable to keep a 10% buffer to find a charging station. The battery shows no noticeable degradation so far. In winter, when temperatures drop below zero, the range decreases to around 320 km, which is a common issue with all-electric vehicles.
Last month, I accompanied a friend to test drive the ID.3. The salesperson mentioned that the standard version has a pure electric range of 450 km, while the long-range version can reach 550 km. I specifically checked the energy consumption records: in city driving, it consumes around 13 kWh per 100 km, which translates to 7.7 km per kWh. The charging box has a 7 kW power output, taking about 6 hours to charge from 10% to full. Using a fast-charging station, it can replenish 300 km in approximately 40 minutes. The rear-wheel-drive layout provides excellent stability when cornering, and the panoramic sunroof makes the interior feel spacious, though the rear middle floor is slightly elevated. It’s worry-free for daily use, and a single trip within Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Shanghai doesn’t require charging.
